Yamaha MCX-2000 setup guide Using the Online Cddb Database, Defining User Interface

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Using the Online CDDB Database

The MCX-2000 incorporates a part of Gracenote CDDB database and uses it to retrieve and display song data for music CDs (factory setting). The online CDDB database is, however, always being updated according to the latest CD releases in the whole world. So, if you have an Internet connection and make it accessible from the MCX-2000, you can be sure to retrieve song data for your CDs.

1Select Top Menu > Setup > CD Lookup.

2Change each parameter value as needed.

1Auto Lookup

Specify whether the MCX-2000 automatically starts searching song data in the CDDB database when you set a music CD on the unit (factory setting: ON). With OFF, the MCX-2000 doesn’t start automatic search, so that all song data will be shown with generic names (Unknown or Track). If you want to start playing or recording (importing) a music CD as soon as you set it (because you know song data can be retrieved later, even when CD tracks are archived), specify this parameter to OFF.

2Database Location

Specify which CDDB database to be used for retrieving dong data. If you only use the built-in database, select Internal Database (factory setting). With this option selected, the following Internet-relevant parameter become unavailable. Oppositely, if you select Internet Database, the MCX-2000 doesn’t use the built-in database at all. You may select Internal Database if you’re using the MCX-2000 without Internet connection.

3Access Timeout

Specify how long the MCX-2000 is allowed to wait after querying to the online CDDB database, within a range between 30 to 300 seconds. If your Internet access is fast enough, you can leave this value as it is (factory setting: 30 seconds) because the online database normally responds in a few seconds. But, if you specify a small value for slow Internet access (such as modem dial-up access), there may be a case the MCX-2000 stops waiting before the CDDB response is returned. This results in no applicable song data. So, specify a value that’s large enough for your Internet access speed.

3When you select OK, the “Saving...” message is shown. The MCX-2000 afterward retrieves song data in the specified manner.

nFor quicker access of CDDB data, the MCX-2000 is designed to keep song data for last 100 music CDs (maximum) retrieved from the online CDDB database. However, you can ignore existing data by retrieving the latest data using the CDDB Info command available from the Submenu in several Music Archive screens.

Defining User Interface

Your MCX-2000 becomes more usable if you customize the unit according to your preferences. Select Top Menu > Setup > User Interface, find how you can customize the MCX-2000.

User Interface menu

Front Panel Display

You can adjust brightness and contrast of the MCX-2000 front panel display.

Page displayed at Power ON

When connected to the AC power source or waking up from sleep or standby mode, the MCX-2000 normally displays the Top Menu screen. You can change it to a screen last shown before the display goes off.

Screen Saver

The MCX-2000 operation screens (on the TV monitor) goes off when the unit enters sleep or standby mode. In addition to this, you can set the screen display to automatically go off after the specified duration. Use this feature to prevent monitor burnout.

Language

You can select a language used to show text messages in the front panel display and TV monitor screens. This is the same parameter you first set with Easy Setup (page 27). Use this when you want to change the user interface language.

PS/2 Keyboard

You can select the type of your PS/2 keyboard connected to the PS/2 port on the MCX-2000 front panel. This is an essential setting for your keyboard to properly work.

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Contents MCX-2000 We Want You Listening For a Lifetime Important Safety InstructionsCompliance Information Statement Special Instructions for U.K. Model FCC Warning Achtung Welcome to MusicCAST Preparing Items Connecting with Peripheral DevicesSetting Batteries Remote Control Features and OperationsPowering Up Creating a MusicCAST Network Enter the following settings Push Select Play Streaming Music STAMDBY/ONPOWERWhen All Songs is selected MCX-2000 Setup Guide All rights reserved MCX-2000 Table of Contents Preface What’s Included Feature OverviewAudio Playback Functions Music Archiving Functions Audio Recording FunctionsCD Recording Functions Music Streaming Functions Timer FunctionFront Panel Panel Descriptions MCX-2000@ Broadcast indicator $ # @ Back Panel@ 10/100 indicator # LINK/DATA indicator $ LAN Ethernet port IR transmitter Panel Descriptions Remote ControlPlayback control buttons Connecting to the AC Power Connecting External DevicesOperation Modes on the MCX-2000 STANDBY/ON button red Operating on the Remote Control AOC Using as a Universal Remote ControlSaba Registering Your TV Monitor to the MCX-2000Menu Operation Basics For quick access to Top MenuSelecting a menu item Returning to the previous screenTV monitor Built-in display Move the highlight Previous screen MCX-2000 Menu Tree All different places Network BasicsConfiguration of a MusicCAST-only network Configuring a MusicCAST-only Network 1200 Using Easy Setup Date and Time Easy Setup OverviewMusicCAST System Configuration Network Connection stand-alone, without clientsNetwork Configuration Network Connection with clientsFor automatic configuration of a MusicCAST network Configuration examples Automatic Configuration of a MusicCAST NetworkPreparation on the MCX-2000 Preparation on Each Client Automatic Registration of Clients Wired network icon indicates radio signal strengthConfiguration example Checking Out Parameter ValuesMCX-2000 Client System Unique Server/Client ID Information Settings on the MCX-2000IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway Setting MethodIP Address DNS Server P, DNS Server SWireless LAN Wireless LANESS ID, WEP Key ChannelSettings on Each Client Server ID ModeSubnet Mask IP AddressWEP Key ESS IDManual Registration of Clients Confirming Network Status Updating Client Firmware Playing Archived Music Playing Audio SourcesSongs Scroll Buttons Using the List ViewAlphabetical index search Buttons Identifying an List ItemPlay Information and Controls Adding a Bookmark to a SongRandom Playing a CDPage What is CD-TEXT? What is Gracenote CDDB?What are ID3 Tags? Listening to a Radio Broadcast PresetsListening to FM Radio XM US model onlyListening to XM Radio US model only Connecting an XM Connect-and-Play AntennaInformation from XM Satellite Radio, Inc Receiving XM Radio Broadcasts Activating Your XM Satellite Radio AccountSearch category Search all channelsScreen Messages for XM Radio Message Description Action/SolutionRegistering a Radio Station to the Presets List Using the Presets ListListening to Internet Radio Playing a Radio Station from the Presets List Getting the most out of the Presets List Registering FM Stations Automatically to the Presets List Digital Input Playing External Audio SignalsAnalog Input Playing Audio Content on the Computer You cannot view digital photo and movie files Recording Songs from a Music CD Recording Audio SourcesMCX-2000 shows a progress bar for each of the selected songs Importing a Music CD Automatically Track Marking Recording from FM Radio or External Audio SignalsSYNCHRO. Type Open the Submenu to start CD duplication Duplicating a Music CDInitialize Disc and proceed with recording Recording Archived Songs to a CD Archived songs are analog recorded onto a CD-R/RW disc Typing Text Characters Editing the LibraryPS/2 Keyboard Character PaletteEdit Title Web BrowserEditing Titles Editing Song DataChanging Song Attributes Example How to Organize the Music Archive Change Genre dialog box Open a song list view screen Deleting the PCM DataOther Song Delete Options Creating a Playlist Using a PlaylistEditing a Playlist Repeat steps 2 to 3 as required Registering an Internet Radio StationRenaming Items from the Radio Presets List Click Select for a station list view Operating a Client Remotely Selecting the Client Audio Source MusicCAST as an Integrated Music Delivery System Setting the Timer PlaybackRecall Play Setting Date and Time Other FeaturesSelecting the Time Display Setting Date and Time ManuallyDefining User Interface Using the Online Cddb DatabaseBacklight Delay before activationContrast Use Screen SaverSelecting Playback Options Adjust the volume level automaticallyFrom the User Interface menu, select Language Type of data stored in Music Archive Selecting Recording OptionsMP3 Encode Quality Content, Playback Using the Timer PlaybackOK, Cancel, Clear Activate when?, DateUsing a Yamaha AV Receiver Receiver input to which the MCX-2000 is connected Synchronize receiver power ON/OFF with the MCX-2000Managing an Existing MusicCAST Network Initializing Network SettingsChecking the Network Status Server IP AddressSystem Utilities menu Managing the MCX-2000 SystemVersion MP3 Encode Schedule Viewing System InformationControllable Yamaha AV Receivers Hard Drive Capacity103 Limiting Local Operations on the MCX-2000 Discs that can be used for recording Discs that can be used for recording on this unitDiscs that cannot be used for recording on this unit Minute CD-R discTo prevent a malfunction of this unit Handling of discsSCMS-Serial Copy Management System Recording of non-audio signalsSource sampling rate conversion Number of recordable discs and tracks and their lengthSymptom Cause Remedy Troubleshooting109 110 Artist AlbumBookmark list MP3 formatRemote control Wired LANSubnet mask ClientLaser Diode Properties Audio PerformanceOutputs StorageIndex 115 All rights reserved
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